Multi Trade Operatives - Flexible working available!

VIVID; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

Bonus scheme

Pension 6% (matching 7–10%)

Life assurance 3x salary

Private medical insurance

Medicash health plan

Uniform & PPE provided

Job summary

VIVID is seeking a skilled Multi-Trade Operative for our Repairs Team in South Hampshire, based in Portsmouth. You’ll perform a variety of repairs across occupied properties, using your trade skills to complete tasks right first time.

You’ll work a 39-hour week with flexible patterns and contribute to an emergency call-out rota. The role requires City & Guilds NVQ level 2/3 (or equivalent) and proven multi-trade experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified to City & Guilds NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in a trade.
• Proven experience in a multi-trade or general maintenance role.
• Competent in at least two core trades (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting).

Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-trade tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating.
• Use handheld devices to manage job tickets and update progress.
• Maintain van stock, tools and materials.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and building regulations.
• Attend emergency call-out rota when required.
• Work in occupied properties with professionalism.

Skills

Customer service

Driving licence

Health & safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

We’re VIVID! - We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people!

We’re looking for skilled Multi-Trade Operatives to join our dedicated Repairs Team in South Hampshire. Based out of our Portsmouth office, you’ll be working across North Hampshire and surrounding areas.

This role is offered on a full-time basis, working 39 hours per week, with flexibility around how those hours are worked. We recognise the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance and are open to discussing a range of working patterns. Working arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate during the interview process, taking into account both individual preferences and business needs.

You’ll also participate in the emergency on-call rota as required.

On top of the competitive salary, you can benefit from:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• Use of a company van & fuel card for your work travel
• A productivity-related bonus scheme to enhance your take-home
• Uniform and PPE provided
• A generous contributory pension of 6%. We’ll match employee contributions between 7% and 10%
• Life assurance paid at x 3 annual salary
• Private medical insurance
• Health care cash plan called Medicash
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Access to counselling, legal and financial information
• Electric car scheme
• Huge variety of in-house & e-learning courses and a range of coaching and mentoring programmes

Here’s The Facts About The Role

As a multi-trade operative, you’ll carry out a variety of repairs to our occupied properties. Using your specialist skills, expertise and initiative to carry out your job to a high standard. You’ll attend all jobs as arranged with the customer, making sure jobs are completed ‘right first time’. This role will involve some light admin duties and the use of an electronic handheld device.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

Delivering multi-trade tasks such as:

• Carpentry - doors, skirting, architraves, locks, windows, kitchen units
• Plumbing - tap replacements, unblocking sinks, WC repairs, leak detection
• Plastering & Making Good - patch repairs to walls and ceilings
• Tiling & Decorating - restoring finishes to a high standard
• General Maintenance - fencing, gates, flooring, minor roofing, external repairs
• Use handheld devices to manage job tickets and update progress
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and building regulations
• Maintain professional communication with customers and colleagues
• Manage van stock, tools, and materials effectively
• Participate in emergency call-out rota when required

The multi-trade operative will be qualified to City & Guilds NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in a trade discipline (we’ll also take your experience into consideration). You’ll have proven experience in a multi-trade or general maintenance role and be competent in at least two core trades (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting). Applicants must have demonstrable experience in UPVC repairs and installation, alongside competent carpentry skills as part of a multi-trade maintenance role.

Please refer to the Job Description and Skills Matrix, which provide a detailed overview of the responsibilities, required certifications, and supporting evidence needed for Multi Trade Operatives across the three competency levels.

You’ll have strong customer service skills, and experience working in occupied homes with professionalism. Adherence to safety and safeguarding policies is essential.

We Do Our Best To Make Reasonable Adjustments Wherever Possible. However, Due To The Nature Of This Position, The Job Holder Must Be Capable Of

• Working at heights
• Manual handling and lifting heavy and bulky items
• A high degree of mobility, which will include walking/lifting/loading and unloading vehicles

A full, clean current driving licence (held for at least 1 year) is needed so you can drive one of our vans when necessary. Offers are subject to satisfactory driving licence checks and DBS check.

Please note that candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment before an offer of employment is made.